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Maternity Swimwear – Shop Sooner Rather Than Later!

Although most people think of shopping for maternity swimwear in the summer only, when you are pregnant you may suddenly find that it is a good idea to do your shopping early. Since swimming has been deemed by doctors as one of the best forms of exercise for expecting women, having a swimsuit that fits you correctly and one that you like is important. Afterall, who wants to go swimming if they don’t like their swimsuit?

Many people take that last couples vacation when expecting their first child. If you plan a couples’ getaway some place warm, you will probably want to throw a maternity swimsuit in your bag. If it’s the winter or spring months you probably will not find much of a selection, if anything available in swimwear at your local maternity store. Your best bet for selections is probably online. Here are some great new swimsuit fashions available now that you can chose from:

Halter Styles are always very popular and flattering to many body types. Prego Maternity has some super cute new halter patterns out this year. The Hippie Chic Sweetheart is a cute pastel paisley pattern with a supportive built in cinched bra with lightly padded cups and a pleated center for plenty of belly expansion room. The bikini bottoms fit under the belly with a matching pattern.

Prego’s Flower Power Tie Halter is already a hot bestseller! This fun patterned 2 piece suit has a popping flower pattern with beautiful colors of aqua, green, yellow, lavender and dark purple. The top has a empire waist sash front tie which gives a super flattering look for pregnancy. There is enough belly coverage for all nine months of your pregnancy. The bikini bottoms are a matching fabric and fit under the belly.

If you are looking for something a bit more Retro/Modern, check out Prego Maternity’s Retro Dot Hipkini. This halter style top features a large oval geometric pattern against a chocolate backdrop. The bikini bottoms are solid chocolate brown with adjustable cinched side ties. This suit is a very flattering style for almost all body types as the bikini has an adjustable bottom and the halter straps are also adjustable and offer good bust support.

If you are looking to get more of a tan but don’t want to bare your belly. Check out Prego’s Tiki Strapless Mini in red. This beautiful Hawaiian patterned suit covers the hip and bottom while giving a you a flattering silhouette. The strapless top fits securely and has built in bust support with molded pads and a removable halter string for around the neck.

If you are ready to flaunt your belly or looking for maximum sun exposure, then Bellabumbum’s 2 piece halter bikini is for you. This pretty maternity striped bikini comes in both mandarin and aqua colors. This maternity bikini offers more bust coverage and a very comfortable below the waist elastic belly band with an adjustable side tie.

Also, don’t forget to complete your beach outfit with a flattering maternity swimsuit cover-up. Maternal America’s Tunic Swimsuit Cover-up features a V neck empire waist design with back sash tie. This tunic cover-up hits mid thigh and is the perfect swimsuit accessory. You also wear this tunic casually or layered with a tank, it comes in solid white and black.

So, invest early in a swimsuit that suits your tastes and hit the pool as soon as you can!

About the Author

Amy Jarman is owner of TummyStyle.com an online store selling a variety of maternity clothes, and nursing clothes. TummyStyle.com carries the largest selection of maternity swimwear and maternity swimsuits on the internet.

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